September 11, 2024
Dear Ms. San Luis,
Good day!
This is to acknowledge receipt of your eFOI request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information (FOI) in the Executive Branch. You are requesting the following information and statistical records of the following:
1. Number of cases of people with Anemia in Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
2. Number of cases of people with mild, moderate, severe, and life-threatening anemia in Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
3. Number of cases of people prescribed or using Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents like Epoetin Alfa for the treatment and management of their health condition
4. Number of cases of Chronic Kidney Disease, Cancer, and other chronic disease in Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), a sectoral council under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), is mandated to: (1) formulate policies, plans, programs, projects, and strategies for health S&T development; (2) program and allocate government and external funds for research and development (R&D); (3) monitor R&D projects; and (4) generate external funds.
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, we regret that our office does not have the information you have requested. We highly suggest you coordinate your request to the Center for Health Development - IV-A.
You may directly coordinate with the Center for Health Development - IV-A at [email protected] / 8-249-2000 local 4400
For more other information, you can also connect with the Philippine Statistics Authority - IV-A at [email protected]
We apologize for the delay in responding to your request. We understand the importance of timely action and regret any inconvenience this may have caused you. The delay was due to unforeseen circumstances including that the eFOI dashboard is under maintenance. However, this does not excuse the delay and we take responsibility for it.
Kindly accomplish the PCHRD FOI Request Feedback Form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMmMunhzF0c-LOOzzfZn3agWBcBbAAdYTqZAHJ4xcQ-TFyyg/viewform
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us at [email protected] with ticket number #PCHRD-378801769180.
Thank you,
Respectfully yours,
Alec Benjamin M. Gonzales
DOST-PCHRD FOI Receiving Officer
